Italyunification

Unification of Italy

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    Unification of Italy

  • Italian states unite with Sardinia.

    Italian states unite with Sardinia.

    Cavour modernized Sardinia’s army, formed shrewd alliances, and fought a war that drove the Austrians from the north. The other Italian states in the region then united with Sardinia in 1860.
  • Sicily government is overthrown.

    Sicily government is overthrown.

    Giuseppe Garibaldi gathered more than 1,000 passionate followers and overthrew the government in Sicily.
  • Garibaldi annd Cavour join lands.

    Garibaldi annd Cavour join lands.

    Garibaldi and Cavour joined their lands together.
  • Italy is united.

    Italy is united.

    In 1861 Italy became a united kingdom.
  • Prussia and Italy become allies.

    Prussia and Italy become allies.

    Prussia and Italy ally against Austria in 1866
  • Rome becomes Italy's capital.

    Rome becomes Italy's capital.

    Ten years after Italy is united Rome becomes Italy's capital.